Bloody wars, mushroom clouds, collapsed skyscrapers, vulnerable populations – these are part of the human condition in today's violent world.
But there is cause for hope. Millions of people are working for peace. Global policy and service networks have emerged as transnational problem solvers. International institutions to provide peace and security for all people are gaining capacity and effectiveness.
Philanthropy has a critical role to play in bringing about a more peaceful world. The Peace and Security Funders Group is a network of foundation staff, trustees, and philanthropists committed to doing everything they can to promote international peace and security. Together we are greater than the sum of our parts.
PSFG Newsflash!
PSFG held its 2011 Annual Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico from October 12-15. Click here for more information.
Rosé Cohen delivered a powerful poem, Sitting Pretty in Atomic City, which commemorates the work of artist Tony Price, at the reception for funders during the 2011 PSFG Annual Meeting. For more info about Tony and his work visit www.tonypriceatomicartist.com or contact: Rosé Cohen at rosetonka@aol.com.
Please join us in welcoming Paul Carroll of Ploughshares Fund, Ariadne Papagapitos of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Evelyn Thornton of Hunt Alternatives Fund to PSFG's Steering Committee. We thank outgoing members Conrad Martin, Cora Weiss and Naila Bolus for their tremendous service over the years to PSFG.
